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American Kennel Club Offers Sneak Peek of Spectacular Dog Art at Barkfest at Bonhams
Poodle Breeder Karne LaFrak's New Children's Book "Best in Show" Book Signing In celebration of dogs in art, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bonhams Auction House are hosting their annual charity brunch, Barkfest at Bonhams, on Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon, benefiting the AKC Humane Fund. Dog lovers, art aficionados […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-offers-sneak-peek-of-spectacular-dog-art-at-barkf/
| February 1, 2011
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
Lab Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in the Top Spot, While the Bulldog Continues Its Ascent to Reign Supreme in the Dog World The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced its nationwide registration statistics today, revealing that for the 20th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in America. This year’s list included […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-in-the-us/
| January 26, 2011
Press Releases
Carrie DeYoung Promoted to Director of Agility
The American Kennel Club’s Chief Operating Officer John Lyons is pleased to introduce AKC’s new Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung. Formerly the Senior Agility Field Representative, she was promoted on November 2 after 11 years in the department. In her new role she will enhance AKC’s Agility program as well as develop numerous new initiatives. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/carrie-deyoung-promoted-to-director-of-agility/
| November 5, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Archives Expands
-- New 500 Square Foot Area Facilitates Collection Preservation -- The AKC Archives has expanded its collection preservation area as a result of the tremendous volume of archival material recently submitted by Parent Clubs. The Archives new 500-square-foot addition, located at AKC’s headquarters in New York City, will be used to process newly submitted […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-archives-expands/
| November 2, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Name Your Neighborhood Cats and Dogs
- AKC and CFA Uncover What Your Neighborhood Really Says About You - From the affluent ladies who lunch on the Upper East Side to the authentic Italian culture of Little Italy, the various neighborhoods of New York City have very distinct characteristics. Inspired by New York City’s October 16 & 17 Meet the Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-name-your-neighborho/
| September 27, 2010
Press Releases
Winners Crowned at AKC National Agility Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nearly 1,000 of the Nation's Most Athletic Dogs Competed for Top Honors Eleven new AKC® National Agility Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2010 AKC National Agility Championship sponsored by LubriSyn CA and J&J Dog Supplies, held March 26-28 in Tulsa, Okla. The American Kennel Club® event brought together nearly 1,000 dogs from across the country […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-at-akc-national-agility-championship-in-tulsa-oklahoma/
| March 29, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs (Photos and Coverage)
-- Labrador Retriever Remains America’s Most Popular Dog as German Shepherd Makes A Move For The Top Spot -- -- Breeds That Help Keep Us Safe Dominate the Top 5 -- Photos and Coverage For the 19th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, but could this be […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-photos-and-coverage/
| January 27, 2010
Press Releases
Five Heroic Canines Honored With AKC® Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Extraordinary Canines Recognized at Nationally Televised AKC/Eukanuba National Championship New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-canines-honored-with-akcr-humane-fund-award-for-canine-exc/
| September 23, 2009
Chairman's Reports
August 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Archives’ Online Digital Collections Growing -- The AKC Archives continues to distinguish itself as the only national repository dedicated to the sport of the purebred dog and covering 125 years of canine history and tradition. The Archives has turned hard copy historical data into digital collections providing the fancy and the public with […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-08/
| August 11, 2009
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Holds Firm in Top Spot on AKC’s List of Most Popular Dogs in America
-- AKC Celebrates 125th Anniversary with a Look Back at First AKC Registered Breeds in History -- For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008 registration statistics released today by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) But, while more than twice as many Labs were […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-firm-in-top-spot-on-akcs-list-of-most-popular/
| January 21, 2009